The Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Major General James Myam (Rtd), has declared opened the 2026 Critical Thinking and Adaptive Leadership Course, bringing together personnel from the Armed Forces and public institutions for a week of capacity development.
Represented by the centre’s Executive Director Consult, Major General Arnold Okoro, the Director General described the institution as a centre of excellence for research in defence, security and national development, as well as human capacity development.
He said the programme was established to enhance the capabilities of personnel not only within the Armed Forces but also across ministries, departments and agencies.
He urged participants to approach the one-week course with a commitment to learning and applying the knowledge gained in their respective workplaces.
The DG challenged participants to ensure that the training produced measurable improvements in how they think, lead and perform their duties.
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He expressed hope that they would return to their organisations better equipped to assess challenges, exercise sound judgement and demonstrate adaptive intelligence in their professional responsibilities.
He also acknowledged the organisations that nominated personnel for the programme, commending their recognition of the importance of continuous learning and professional development.
Major General Myam noted that the facilitators and scholars assembled for the course would play an important role in helping participants acquire the knowledge and skills required to become agents of value addition within their institutions.
The course is designed to equip participants with the intellectual and leadership skills needed to assess complex issues, make sound decisions and contribute greater value to their respective organisations.
Its focus reflects the importance of developing personnel who can respond thoughtfully to changing institutional demands and translate their training into practical results.
